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The Campaign for a New Home

The Forest History Society's $7 million initiative to construct the first building designed specifically to accommodate our collections and work concluded with a successful opening in 2019. We are eternally grateful to our Building on History campaign donors. This new facility advances research and collaboration by increasing library, archival, and study space. It also adds an important new multipurpose meeting space for collaborative opportunities.

FHS HAS ITS FIRST PERMANENT HOME

The Forest History Society has constructed a new library, archives, and headquarters that has already become a point of pride for the forest and conservation communities. Nestled on 8.6 wooded acres, this 16,750-square-foot building is the first one designed from the ground up to accommodate the collections and work of the Society. It is transforming the way we work and contribute to the work of others. This building is now available to rent for your meeting or event (rental details and info).

Check Out The Construction!

Construction of the Forest History Society’s new facility kicked off on October 27, 2017, with a groundbreaking ceremony. Current and former members of the Board of Directors, FHS staff, and invited guests participated in this historic milestone in the Society’s history. Click on the Pictures arrow below for pictures of the FHS groundbreaking ceremony and construction progress.

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The Langdale Capstone Challenge

In May 2017, the Harley Langdale, Jr. Foundation issued a $250,000 challenge gift. Harley Langdale, Jr. (1914–2013) and The Langdale Company have provided decades of support for FHS. We thank all donors to The Langdale Capstone Challenge!

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